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We're at 72.63%, or $5,011,552.
Our goal this year is $6.9 million.
United Way halfway to reaching goal
Saturday, Nov. 08, 2008
BY LARRY GIERER - lgierer@ledger-enquirer.com
When working to gather money pledges for the United Way during a campaign, workers are given different groups to collect from. Somebody has lawyers. Somebody has doctors. Others have accountants, schools, etc. Regular reports are given on what percentage of the goal each group has raised.
Usually, many weeks go by before any group gets near its goal. One group is an exception. It's the one consisting of the 26 United Way agencies such as Open Door Community House, Easter Seals and the Family Center of Columbus. That one reached its goal weeks ago.
"People who work at these agencies know first hand the great need," said Jim Wink, CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Chattahoochee Valley. "Also, we want to set an example. We should lead."
United Way on track to reach goal
Organization has raised more than 46% of targeted $6.9M
BY LARRY GIERER - lgierer@ledger-enquirer.com
He's optimistic.
Make that "cautiously optimistic."
There's a long way yet to go, but Scott Ferguson, president of the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, is pleased with the way this year's fundraising campaign is going.
After seven weeks, the organization has more than $3.2 million pledged, which is 46.5 percent of its $6.9 million goal.
That is $338,352 more than was raised at this time last year.
"There is no doubt that these are very challenging times in our economy, but that makes the need more great," said Ferguson. "Many of our partner agencies are seeing a significant increase in volume of need from working families and individuals who require extra support to make ends meet. A contribution to United Way makes the greatest impact helping the most people across the board."
United Way funds 26 agencies and 56 programs which serve people in six Georgia counties and one in Alabama.
Some of the funded partner agencies are the Homeless Resource Network, Salvation Army, Second Harvest Food Bank and Easter Seals.
"As the cost of nearly everything we buy continues to rise, even the most generous among us may find ourselves with less discretionary income," said Ferguson. "This is why it is so important for those of us who can give, to give generously."
United Way Campaign 33% Ahead Of Schedule
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United way Campaign Ahead of Schedule
Julie Bercik
Story Created: Sep 23, 2008
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So how is the United Way's campaign going?
It's actually ahead of schedule, thanks to generous donations.
United way President and CEO, Scott Ferguson, says donations total $1.8 million so far.
This year's campaign goal is $6.9 million.
Presidential Impersonators Kick Off TSYS United Way Fundraiser
Julie Bercik
Story Created: Sep 23, 2008
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TSYS kicks off its United Way Campaign fundraiser.
Hundreds of employees packed the Convention and Trade Center for Thursday morning’s events.
TSYS is the United Way's largest and most active member of the campaign, and this year the company has set its goal even higher.
United Way sets record goal
BY LARRY GIERER
Sept. 4, 2008
The United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley has set a goal of $6.9 million which is $100,000 more than last year.
"If the goal is ambitious, it is because the needs are great, perhaps greater this year thanin previous campaigns," said Abbott Turner, the 2008 Campaign Chair.
"Even though gasoline prices have dropped, they are still higher than a year ago; the costs of many other goods have risen. Each one of us has to adjust to these swings in prices, but if we are working, we must continue to support the United Way. In tougher economic times, the need for critical services increase."
More than 1,100 people atteneded today's kickoff luncheon at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center.
United Way had a successful 2007-2008 campaign year
view last year's campaign report >>
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